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By
Darkgolem
The warrior Skald wades into combat
with a song on his or her lips, raising the morale of fellow warriors,
turning allies into deadly combatants. Not a shabby fighter
themselves, they bring renown to their allies in battle. In
addition what they bring to a fight, they also can heal and otherwise
assist their allies before and after a fight, supporting the party
healer at the same time.
In battle, the skald is supportive. They should approach from the
edges and flanks of a battle with their great sword or great axe,
bringing down small groups of foes while allowing allies to take on the
more armored or deadly enemies at the same time. While two handed
weapons tend to break groups of enemies out of the skald's hypnotism,
by approaching from the flanks they can selectively take small groups
of foes with other enemies remain mesmerized. However, the skald
is no slouch, and can take on more deadly foes when necessary.
Skald's biggest assistance to a party is in their song. They have
the ability (through enhancements) to keep their allies always buffed,
and their song is very effective. However, unlike other
support builds, the skald is no sacrifice toward a parties fighting
ability.
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Starting
abilities:
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Bonuses)
19
15
12
12
13
(Below information based upon 28 point build, level 14)
Hit Points: 168
Armor Class: 13 + Items/spells
Saving Throws:
Fortitude: +8
Reflex: +12
Will: +7
Class/Race Features:
+1 Feat at level 1
+4 skill points at level 1, +1 skill points each level thereafter
Bardic Music (Fascinate, Improved Inspire Courage, Inspire Confidence,
Suggestion Song)
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Repair +10
Swim +13
Intimidate +12
Jump + 13
Heal +13
Preform +17
Hide +13
Move Silently +13
Balance +16
Feats:
Two Handed Fighting, Dodge, Weapon Focus: Slashing, Combat Expertise,
Toughness, Weapon Specialization: Slashing, Mental Toughness, Improved
Two Handed Fighting, Improved Critical: Slashing, Greater Two
Handed Fighting
Enhancements:
Fighter Armor Class Boost 2
Fighter Critical Accuracy 1
Fighter Toughness 2
Fighter Strength 2
Human Improved Recovery 2
Fighter Flanking Mastery 1
Fighter Armor Mastery 1
Bard Extra Song 3
Bard Song Magic 1
Bard Inspired Damage 2
Bard Lingering Song 2
Human Adaptability Dexterity 1
Bard Charisma 2
Bard Inspired Attack 2
Human Adaptability Charisma 1
Spells
(DC 13 + spell level)
Spell Points: 319 (base 220 + Feats 65 + Ability bonuses 34)
Level 1: Remove Fear, Expeditious Retreat, Detect Secret Doors, Cure
Light Wounds
Level 2: Blur, Cure Moderate Wounds, Heroism, Rage
Level 3: Cure Serious Wounds, Haste, Good Hope
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progression by level
Level 1
Class: Fighter
Feats: Two Handed Fighting, Dodge, Weapon Focus: Slashing
Skills: Repair +4, Jump +4, Intimidate +4, Swim +4
Enhancements: Fighter Armor Class Boost 1, Fighter Critical Accuracy 1
Level 2
Class: Fighter
Feats: Toughness
Skills: Repair +1, Jump +1, Intimidate +1, Swim +1
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Class: Fighter
Feats: Combat Expertise
Skills: Repair +1, Jump +1, Intimidate +1, Swim +1
Enhancements: Fighter Flanking Mastery 1, Fighter Armor Mastery 1
Level 4
Class: Fighter
Ability Score: +1 Strength
Feats: Weapon Specialization: Slashing
Skills: Repair +1, Jump +1, Intimidate +1, Swim +1
Enhancements: Fighter Armor Class Boost 2, Fighter Toughness 2
Level 5
Class: Bard
Skills: Balance +1, Hide +1, Move Silently +1, Heal +1, Preform +4
Enhancements: Bard Extra Song 1, Bard Song Magic 1
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6
Class: Bard
Feats: Mental Toughness
Skills: Balance +1, Hide +1, Move Silently +1, Heal +1, Preform +4
Enhancements: Bard Inspired Damage 1, Bard Lingering Song 1, Human
Adaptability Dexterity 1, Bard Charisma 1
Level 7
Class: Bard
Skills: Balance +4, Hide +1, Move Silently +1, Heal +1, Preform +1
Enhancements: Bard Inspired Attack 1, Human Improved Recovery 2
Level 8
Class: Bard
Ability Score: Strength +1
Skills: Balance +4, Hide +1, Move Silently +1, Heal +1, Preform +1
Enhancements: Bard Extra Song 2
Level 9
Class: Bard
Feats: Improved Two Handed Fighting
Skills: Balance +1, Hide +1, Move Silently +1, Heal +4, Preform +1
Level 10
Class: Bard
Skills: Balance +1, Hide +1, Move Silently +1, Heal +4, Preform +1
Enhancements: Bard Lingering Song 2, Bard Charisma 2
Level 11
Class: Bard
Skills: Balance +1, Hide +2, Move Silently +3, Heal +1, Preform +1
Enhancements: Bard Inspired Damage 2, Bard Extra Song 3
Level 12
Class: Bard
Feats: Improved Critical - Slashing
Ability Score: Dexterity +1
Skills: Balance +1, Hide +3, Move Silently +2, Heal +1, Preform +1
Enhancements: Bard Inspired Attack 2
Level 13
Class: Fighter
Skills: Repair +1, Jump +1, Intimidate +1, Swim +1
Enhancements: Human Adaptability: Charisma 1
Level 14
Class: Fighter
Feats: Greater Two Handed Fighting
Skills: Repair +1, Jump +1, Intimidate +1, Swim +1
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